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I received different strokes from different folks, On my criticism on verse and forms of poetry I know for certain, the critics are legless creatures Who have the tendencies to teach others how to walk. For which I had no intention at all to pass with credit. First stroke, don’t take this as a class of dummies Trying to play professor P than this not for you I intend if my followers can write a poem as I wish. If this is too much, pass it on, allow others to write. Second stroke, I don’t need a PhD degree Don’t ask to mutate poetry; I am on a quest to do, Even if us younger folk bastardize some forms. I am an egoist, I can live that. If I allow free poetry, I am the one raping the poetry I am not forcing people to write, pass it on if you wish. For the sake of expressing my thoughts on targets general Knowing if artists followed the rules, still be banging on pots. I have passed through these all, but not passed out yet. If i am still not within passing level, my apologies, folks. ============================================= Fourth Place win in Contest : Pass by Paula Swanson

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Date: 11/7/2010 8:56:00 AM
THIS WAS A FANTASTIC POEM IT HAD GREAT PASSION AND UPLIFTING GIVING HOPE TO NEW POETS AND PEOPLE THAT HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO SPEAK OUT AND NEVER HAD THE ENCOURAGEMENT THIS POEM NEEDS TO BE IN A CONTEST GREAT WORDS OF INTEGRITY.
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Date: 10/4/2010 4:46:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Dr. Ram in Paula Swanson's contest "Pass". Love, Carol
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Date: 10/3/2010 11:38:00 AM
Awesome verse from a true poet! Congratulations on your fantastic win in Paula's Contest, Dr. Ram. I guess, that they will have to live with that! Words are cheap..anyone can use them..it's the substance that those words promote is what makes what we say meaningful. Peace&love, Audrey
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Date: 10/3/2010 4:53:00 AM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your win in the Pass contest.. enjoy this super Sunday with luv..
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Date: 10/1/2010 4:54:00 PM
Awesome performance of your Free Verse, Dr. Ram! Great read! And thank you for your kind and friendly comments!...Have a great Sunday!...Gert
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Date: 9/29/2010 5:39:00 AM
You have a winning pass... still know how to stir up some controversy?? smiles*u*
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Date: 9/28/2010 6:38:00 PM
Friendship has no level to pass, and the muse of the heart no excuse to seek, you my friend will always be unique and each art a creature with its own spirit. Your write inspires, so do not think to retire, good poets are not for hire. One love
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Date: 9/28/2010 4:44:00 PM
Dr. Ram, you sure stirred up a discussion with this one. YOu got a lot of mileage out of that word Pass. Best of luck in the contest with this poem. LUv, andrea
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Date: 9/28/2010 4:44:00 PM
Dr. Ram, you have far exceeded "passing level" and this poem speaks volumes about what "passes" for poetry in some people's eyes. Good for you for taking a stand and defending your point of view. I've really come to admire you and I don't see this as a "slam" at any one individual, just a general observation. Awesome! Surely a winner. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 9/28/2010 3:25:00 PM
Outstanding entry, Dr Ram. Excellent write. Good luck. Thanks for reading my silliness. Ralph
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Date: 9/28/2010 2:03:00 PM
Thanks for your compliments and I am really moved with your frankness and disciplinary life. You always welcome, Chris, my friend.
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Date: 9/28/2010 12:26:00 PM
Contd.,, Unsheathed Katana won't be needed for me who has no strength, spirit and will to face it. Chris
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Date: 9/28/2010 12:12:00 PM
Yes , you are right. Credit will go to you if the poem is in the winning circle. I quoted you to drive my point.Nevertheless you may call it "plagiarism". It means someone copies your writing and claims to be his own. I have not done that.I quoted it as a second stroke in the poem. I don't expect everybody to be a teacher, if so where will you find the students? Thanks to have taken the discussion in the right spirit. I am 75, one leg on the earth and the second in the grave.
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Date: 9/28/2010 10:56:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your thought provoking poetry today Dr. Ram. Have a wonderful day. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/28/2010 10:45:00 AM
Riveting poetry with whirling phrasings, dr.ram.. much enjoyed!
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Date: 9/28/2010 10:31:00 AM
well done wishing you the best of luck in the contest and thank you for all your kind comments faleshia
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Date: 9/28/2010 7:21:00 AM
A true writer follows only their heart and writes what their soul tells them, how else did all these forms of poetry begin in the first place, someone mutated and grew, and it is up to no one to be a "professor" pointing a finger saying not that way.. I think your poem is just wonderfu, Dr~~
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Date: 9/28/2010 7:18:00 AM
Well said, and I'm sure those of you who sponsor contests, will especially understand this feeling of expression in poetry,......each poet may not agree with another's words... This is a clever and unusual way to express in the Pass contest..........you will need no need to apologize for this great poem!
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Date: 9/28/2010 6:34:00 AM
Good luck in the contest with this write...Reads like one to be in the top runnings..Thanks for the comments on my latest write about the "Faithfulness" of seasons and of God..Sara
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Date: 9/28/2010 5:45:00 AM
Dr Mehta .. thoughtout time poets have been the ones bringing the message to the people of injustice ... if poetry changes with the times .. who are we to stop history being writen ... nice poem sorry for the ramble lol thanks for the comment on my poem love Jayne
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Date: 9/28/2010 5:36:00 AM
Well said again Dr. Ram. my friend....Being new to this since Jan. I am still learnig different forms and always excepting help when handed out....great thoughts expressed..Michael
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